1908 Van Vlack Postmark

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Postcard of King Street West, Toronto, Canada with Van Vlack postmark, 1908

Postcard of King Street West, Toronto, Canada with Van Vlack postmark, 1908

Name/Title

1908 Van Vlack Postmark

Entry/Object ID

2020.408.7

Scope and Content

Postcard of King Street West, Toronto, Canada with Van Vlack postmark, 1908

Context

On the back of the post card is: Imprinted on the center, top portion of the card in green letters, "Private Post Card" with a logo below it that resembles a "C" with an "N" on top. Below this, the bottom 3/4 of the card is separated by a green horizontal line. A green vertical line separates the bottom are with "THIS SPACE MAY BE USED FOR CORRESPONDENCE" on the left and "THIS SPACE FOR ADDRESS ONLY" on the right. On the bottom left corner of the postcard, imprinted in green text is "A. 730. 14." this text is difficult to decipher. In black ink, in handwriting, is written on the left side of the card: Mar.22./08 Dear Friend,- Received your pretty card. Lena was home for a month but she has gone back and now Allie is home for a while. We are having lovely weather now and get out mail regular. Write soon. I remain ever M.C.B. The card is addressed to: Miss A. S. Richardson Dalston, Ontario Postmarks on the back of the postcard include: BARRIE, ONT. MR 23 08 DALSTON, ONT. (date is illegible) VLACK, ONT. MR23 08 There is also a "CANADA POST ONE CENT" stamp attached to the postcard.

Acquisition

Accession

2020.408

Source or Donor

George and Jan Potopnyk

Acquisition Method

Gift